Progress in Research on the Treatment of Idiopathic Tinnitus

Idiopathic tinnitus refers to tinnitus with no clear etiology, typically manifesting as a subjective perception of sound in the ear, which may be accompanied by hearing loss, aural fullness, etc. It is a clinical manifestation of functional disorders or dysregulation of the auditory system. In recent years, with improvements in quality of life and social development, studies have found that the incidence of tinnitus is increasing, severely affecting patients’ quality of life. Thus, the treatment of tinnitus has become a focus of public attention. In clinical medicine, treatment mainly targets hypothetical pathological mechanisms for symptomatic relief, while traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emphasizes regulation and balance of Yin and Yang, using different decoctions and acupuncture based on clinical patterns. This article reviews the research progress in the treatment of idiopathic tinnitus.